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Escolle Vineyard

Vineyard

Escolle Vineyard

Est. 2008

When Honoré Escolle purchased a summer property for his family in 1878, he established one of the most desirable benches in Monterey County. Over 130 years later, three agricultural families developed the land with the intention of carrying on the property's rich tradition through quality-driven vinicultural practices. The Caraccioli, Nunes and Hibino families focus on delivering a distinctive expression of northern Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah and Gamay Noir. In addition to it being Caraccioli Cellars' estate vineyard, ownership also partners with many high-end wineries to showcase the beautiful Escolle fruit: Landmark Winery, I Brand Wines, Hammerling, Cordant, Folktale, Joyce Wine Co., Asilomar Fine Wines, Sam Louis Smith, Windy Oaks, Scheid and Odonata.

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Vineyard Profile

By the Numbers

  • 01Planted2008
  • 02Total Acres124.04
  • 03Elevation200-500
  • 04Soil TypeGranitic Metamorphic Schist SOIL: Chualar Sandy Loam — 93% Alluvial Sandy Loam — 5% Parkfield Clay — 2%

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Varietals

ChardonnayPinot NoirSyrahGamay NoirOther

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SIP Certified
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